Press Releases
Virginia, Maryland Senators Praise OPM’s Decision to Allow Federal Employees to Carryover Flexible Spending Account Funds
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, along with Senators Mark Warner, Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski, who combined represent 13.7 percent of the nation's federal workforce, applauded the recent U.S Office of Personnel Management (OPM) decision to allow federal employees to carryover up to $500 in unspent Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds from one year to the next. Federal FSA (FSAFED) participants will now be allowed to use unspent funds from the previous year to pay for eligible … Continue Reading
September 03, 2014
In Morocco, Kaine CODEL Meets With Government Officials, Civil Society & Business Leaders
RABAT, MOROCCO - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, and a Congressional delegation including Representatives Loretta Sanchez (CA), Adam Schiff (CA), Albio Sires (NJ), Juan Vargas (CA) and Pedro Pierluisi (PR) concluded a two-day visit to Morocco. In meetings with Moroccan government officials, Kaine thanked them for the longstanding partnership … Continue Reading
September 03, 2014
Kaine Statement On Murder Of Steven Sotloff
TANGIER, MOROCCO - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern, South and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement today. Kaine is leading a Congressional delegation this week to Tunisia, Morocco and Spain: "My prayers go out to the family and friends of Steven Sotloff. His murder was a barbaric act by members of ISIL who yet again proved that what the terrorist group represents has no place in humanity. This tragedy reinforces … Continue Reading
September 01, 2014
Kaine Leads Congressional Delegation To North Africa, Spain
TUNIS, TUNISIA - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, concluded a two-day visit to Tunisia. Kaine is leading a Congressional delegation to Tunisia, Morocco and Spain. Delegation members include Representatives Loretta Sanchez (CA), Adam Schiff (CA), Albio Sires (NJ), Juan Vargas (CA) and Pedro Pierluisi (PR). In Tunisia, the delegation met with … Continue Reading
August 28, 2014
Kaine Tours Craney Island, Headlines Hampton Roads Chamber Of Commerce Forum
HAMPTON ROADS, VA - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine capped his two-week tour of the Commonwealth in Hampton Roads. In the morning, Kaine toured the Craney Island dredge fill facility to learn about its current operations, oyster restoration efforts, plans for expansion, and the construction of a new marine terminal on the site that, when complete, will dramatically bolster the container capacity and economic competitiveness of the Port of Virginia. "Expanding Craney Island will be a huge boost … Continue Reading
August 27, 2014
Kaine Visits Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School, Philippine Cultural Center In Virginia Beach
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued his two-week tour of the Commonwealth with a visit to the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. Newport News Shipbuilding President Matt Mulherin and Newport News Shipbuilding Vice President of Operations Danny Hunley accompanied Kaine on the tour. An institution of Huntington Ingalls Industries, the Apprentice School trains students for careers in shipbuilding. Kaine, who co-chairs the Senate Career and Technical Education … Continue Reading
August 26, 2014
Kaine Visits Louisa County High School In Mineral, Tours Reconstruction Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued his two-week tour of the Commonwealth with a visit to Louisa County High School in Mineral, which is under construction after being severely damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Kaine, who co-chairs the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, visited classes studying small animal care, turf maintenance, auto mechanics, and culinary arts, and learned about LCHS's dual enrollment programs in partnership with community colleges in … Continue Reading
August 25, 2014
Kaine Continues Tour Of Commonwealth With Visits To Omega Protein And VIMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued his two-week tour of the Commonwealth with stops in Reedville and Gloucester Point. This morning, Kaine toured the Omega Protein Corporation in Reedville. Omega Protein produces nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, using fish from the Chesapeake Bay. Employing 230 employees in Reedville, Omega Protein's direct economic impact to the region is $88 million per year. In the afternoon, Kaine visited the Virginia Institute of Marine … Continue Reading
August 25, 2014
Kaine Statement On Expanded U.S. Military Operations Against ISIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern, South and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement today on expanded U.S. military operations against ISIL: "Actions by ISIL over the past several months, including the gruesome murder of an American journalist and threats against others, are barbaric and the work of a callous terrorist organization. I agree that ISIL poses a significant terrorist threat to U.S. … Continue Reading
August 22, 2014
Kaine Tours Bristol Compressors, Makes Case For Ex-Im Bank Re-Authorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine completed his four-day visit to Southwest Virginia with a tour of the plant facilities at Bristol Compressors. Bristol designs and manufactures hermetic compressors for residential and light commercial air conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration applications. In addition to being one of the largest employers in the Southwest region, Bristol is the only compressors manufacturer whose units are made in the United States. After touring the … Continue Reading
August 21, 2014
Kaine Hosts Citizen Day Service Project In Grundy, Participates In Project Revive Training In Lebanon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued his four-day visit to Southwest Virginia, hosting a Citizen Day service project and participating in a training session for Project REVIVE. In Grundy this morning, Kaine and members of his staff joined People Incorporated to weatherize the mobile home of an elderly, disabled resident. People Incorporated is a non-profit organization that has served families in Southwest Virginia for 50 years. Citizen Days are opportunities for Kaine … Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
Kaine Makes Education Stops In Southwest Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued his four-day visit to Southwest Virginia with tours of Lincoln Memorial University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Mountain Empire Community College's workforce training facilities and the construction site of Dickenson County's new Ridgeview High School. This morning, Kaine visited the Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine's (LMU-CVM) new DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center (DVTC) in Ewing. The program, which … Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
Warner & Kaine Applaud CFPB Action To Refund Servicemembers Victimized In USA Discounters Scam
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine today applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) recent action to order Norfolk, VA-based USA Discounters to refund $350,000 to consumers victimized in a scam that misled thousands of servicemembers into paying fees for legal protections they already had and for certain services that the company failed to provide. USA Discounters will pay an additional $50,000 civil penalty. "It's outrageous for any retailer to prey … Continue Reading
August 19, 2014
Kaine Presents Service Awards To World War II Women’s Army Corps Veteran
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, participated in a ceremony honoring Mildred Pretzer, a World War II veteran who served as part of the Women's Army Corps (WAC). Kaine presented Mrs. Pretzer with the Army Good Conduct Medal, the WAC Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel Pin. Earlier this year, Mrs. Pretzer contacted Kaine's office for assistance in verifying … Continue Reading
August 14, 2014
Warner And Kaine Announce $11 Million In VA Grants To Help End Veterans Homelessness In Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be awarding $11,312,352 in grants to help fight veterans' homelessness in Virginia. The VA is distributing the awards under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program to non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that provide services to very low-income veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. These services aim to … Continue Reading
August 12, 2014
Kaine Statement On Iraq
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern, South and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement today on political developments in Iraq and U.S. military action: "Iraq is at a crucial juncture that requires all Iraqis to put aside past grievances and unite as a country. I am encouraged by the steps that have been taken in recent days to build political consensus and welcome the nomination of Dr. Haider … Continue Reading
August 06, 2014
Warner & Kaine Call for Action in Response to Abusive Debt Collection Practices Against Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine wrote letters to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray, and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez calling their attention to recent reports published in ProPublica and the Washington Post that detail abusive debt collection practices against servicemembers undertaken by a Virginia-based retailer. In a joint letter with U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Richard … Continue Reading
July 31, 2014
Kaine Statement On Passage Of Highway Trust Fund Patch
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today on Senate passage of the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014: "While I'm disappointed the House did not accept our improvements to the bill, I'm pleased we voted to keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent through May 2015 and allow critical transportation infrastructure projects in the Commonwealth to continue - but we should not confuse this necessary short-term fix with the long-term plan we need. … Continue Reading
July 31, 2014
Kaine Statement On Final Passage Of VA Bill To Address Scheduling Backlog, Wait Times
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on final passage of The Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 to improve veterans' access to health care and address serious problems facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): "Today we took a major step toward restoring the trust of our veterans and fixing the systemic issues that have plagued the VA," said Kaine, who was an original co-sponsor of the Senate version of the bill. "This … Continue Reading
July 31, 2014
Kaine Denounces One-Sided UN Inquiry Into Gaza Conflict
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern, South and Central Asian Affairs, joined 34 of his Senate colleagues in condemning the decision by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to launch a one-sided investigation into Israel's actions during the current conflict while ignoring actions by Hamas that threaten the lives of both Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including indiscriminate rocket attacks and the … Continue Reading
